Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Brooklyn Nets pay a visit to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Pick.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

The Brooklyn Nets have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 17 of their last 20 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trounced by the Lakers in a 125-109 loss on Tuesday. Michael Porter Jr led the team in scoring with 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists, Day’Ron Sharpe tallied 19 points with 14 rebounds and five assists while Ziaire Williams chipped in with 17 points.

As a team, the Nets shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and looked completely outmatched after getting outscored by 69-40 in the first half. The Nets responded with 69 points in the second half to cut in the deficit but there was always too much ground to make up after trailing by as many as 39 points. 

Orlando Magic Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in a real slump as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting trampled by the Thunder in a 128-92 road defeat on Tuesday. Jalen Suggs led the team with 20 points and six assists on seven of 11 shooting, Paolo Banchero added 17 points while Noah Penda chipped in with 11 points off the bench.

As a team, the Magic shot just 38 percent from the field and 13 of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a nightmare of a start. They were never close to being a threat after falling behind by 39-14 in the first quarter. 

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Magic have won each of their last eight games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Magic’s last five games.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Magic have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a loss.
• The Nets have won three of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The road team has covered the spread in four of the Nets’ last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Nets’ last four games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Ten of the Magic’s last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Anthony Black ranks 9th in the league for fast break points (172) this season.
• Jalen Suggs is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.

Brooklyn Nets Player Facts

• Nicolas Claxton ranks 10th amongst qualified players for FG% (57.8%) this season.
• Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 11th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• This season, 18.6% of the Magic’s scoring has come from the free-throw line – highest mark in the league.
• The Magic rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.0).
• The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.3%).

Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Nets are still missing Cam Thomas and Haywood Highsmith, and they are keeping an eye on the newly acquired Ochai Agbaji, while the Magic have ruled out Franz Wagner once again. You couldn’t back either side in this matchup with any confidence that you will get a return on your investment, as both teams are struggling. They have already met twice this season, with the Magic winning both games by single digits.

The Magic should be good enough to get a much-needed win at home in this spot, but this line just seems far too high. With that being said, I will lean with the Nets to hang around long enough to get the cover in the end.

Peter Tran's Pick: Brooklyn +11.5